The latest Reed Johnson MLB and fantasy baseball news

The Washington Nationals placed OF Reed Johnson (calf) on the 15-day disabled list due to a calf injury. Manager Matt Williams clarified Wednesday, April 29, that the injury is not a "true calf strain", but rather the muscle on the side of the ankle or lower leg that runs into the foot.

Fantasy Tip: It's uncertain how long Johnson will be sidelined, but FantasyScore owners need not bother with him for a while.

Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals OF Reed Johnson (foot) is expected to be out indefinitely after suffering what appears to be a serious foot or leg injury Tuesday, April 28, against the Atlanta Braves, his former team.

Fantasy Tip: The exact source and severity has not yet been determined, and FantasyScore owners won't miss Johnson much. However, we wish him well in his recovery, as no one likes to see severe injuries regardless of fantasy usefulness.

Fantasy Tip: Marisnick and Reed Johnson likely will receive playing time in the outfield while Yelich is out of the lineup. Both are options in NL-only leagues but probably do not have much value in most mixed leagues.